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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,548.11, 3,822.12 and 699.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,548.11, 3,822.12 and 699.27 is: 1,048.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,548.11 : 3,822.12 = 699.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,548.11/3,822.12 = 699.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,548.11x = 3,822.12 × 699.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,548.11x = 2,672,693.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,672,693.85/2,548.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048.89

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